Events & Entertainment

6 to 8 PM - Teen Movie Night

Enjoy popcorn and refreshments with your friends while watching a movie at the Atheneum. All teens and friends & family are welcome! Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 PM - Comedy Festival: Friday Night All Stars

Join us for a night of comedy featuring some of the favorite comedians from past Festivals. These comedy all stars are not to be missed! Held in The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. Tickets $95 at NantucketComedy.com

7 PM - Rock of Ages by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

This big summer musical takes you back to the totally awesome time of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos, and sporting even bigger hair! Theatre Workshop production features hits of bands including Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, & more. Tickets at theatrenantucket.org

7 to 8 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab your favorite beverages & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

8 PM - Live Music at the Brotherhood

Live music up stairs in the Cisco Surf Bar at Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad Street. brotherhoodnantucket.com

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

A 3/4-mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 haunted spots. $25; $20 for 65+; teens $15; $10 for 6-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972 whjamieson@gmail.com

10 PM - DJ Frank White

Live DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. TheRoseAndCrown.com

SATURDAY, JULY 15

7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T

Capt. Fred Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where the fish are biting. All equipment provided. A fishing trip on the Herbert T is a memorable for the whole family. Reservations: 508-228-6655 (evenings call 508257-4176). Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm

8 AM - ACK Clean Team

Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. We supply everything you need, including grabbers. Meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St. or meet at Sanford Farm Parking Lot on Madaket Road.

8:30 AM - Nantucket in Bloom Walk

A 2-mile, nonstop, exercise walk, with historic commentary past historic mansions and the most beautiful gardens of Nantucket Town. Tour gathers 10 min early at Main and Centre Streets, in front of bank. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972

9 to 9:30 AM - Half-Hour Hayrides at Bartlett’s Farm

A fun ride for families on the go. Hayrides are 30-minutes long. Kids can add a sticker book and do the scavenger hunt for $5. For ages 3 & up with parent. $35; under 2 free. Tickets at BartlettsFarm.com or 508-228-9403. ., .

9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium

July 13 - High 10:01am; Low 3:31pm

July 14 - High 11:02am; Low 4:04pm

July 15 - High 11:55am; Low 4:53pm

July 16 - High 12:42pm; Low 6:00am

July 17 - High 1:22pm; Low 6:43am

July 18 - High 1:58pm; Low 7:23am

July 19 - High 2:33pm; Low 8:02am

July 20 - High 3:08pm; Low 8:40am

Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. Registration required: MariaMitchell.org

9 to 10 AM - Ravenous Reptiles for Ages 4+

Learn about unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, & more at the MMA Natural Science Museum and touch or hold several of the MMA’s animals. $15; pre-registration required at MariaMitchell.org: at least 1 adult must sign up with children.

9 to 10 AM - Baskets Beyond Nantucket: Cambridge to Tokyo

As the first foreigner to be formally trained as an authentic Nantucket basket artist, Etsuko will share her dramatic journey to creating the eco-system to preserve, evolve, and pass down the authentic Nantucket basket culture to the next generation. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

9:30 to 10:30 AM - Free Marine Mammal Workshop for Ages 5 to 11

Learn about grey seals and what to do when you see them on Nantucket. Workshop is free, but registration is necessary at Nantucketmman.org

9:30 AM - Grab and Go Shark Week: JAWS

Make yourself a talking shark to celebrate SHARK WEEK. Free kits at Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street, while they last

9:30 to 10:30 AM - Sailor’s Valentine for Ages 2-6 continued on page 29

This popular shell craft dates back to the 1830s. Sailors on long voyages would make a Sailor’s Valentine to give to their loved ones. Children will make these decorative pieces with a variety of tiny shells: designing boxes, wall hangings, ornaments, or trays. $58; register at BarnabysNantucket.com or 508-680-1553.

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim

Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30pm and at sunset.

10 AM - NanPuppets at Children’s Beach

Bring a blanket to the lawn at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way to watch Nanpuppets, a delight for all ages.

10 to 11 AM - Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour

Learn what life was like in the late 1800s during the Whaling Era & see remaining historic landmarks. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

10 to 11 AM - Read to a Buddy with R.E.A.D. Dogs for Ages 6-12

R.E.A.D Dogs are certified therapy dogs trained to be good listeners. This is a fun, relaxed, nonjudgmental way to become more confident & enjoy reading. Registration required at 508-228-1110 x103. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Barrett’s Tours

Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1 & 3 pm

10 AM - Cruise with Ack Sail

A Nantucket sailing charter or harbor cruise for up to 17 passenges. Celebrate engagements, weddings, family reunions, or special time spent with good friends. Call 508-423-9985 or acksail.com. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset.

11 AM - Nantucket by Water Oyster Farm Tour

Cruise up harbor to a working oyster farm and see how oysters are grown and why they are so beneficial. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

Departure times: 11 am to 1 pm & 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

11 AM to 12 PM - Patches x Bags + Beading for Ages 6+

In this class, kids choose from fun, colorful bags & select multiple patches to decorate and personalize. Each child can make a beaded wrist strap for their bag + a matching bracelet! $58. Register at BarnabysNantucket.com or 508-680-1553.

11 AM to 12 PM - Saturday Science with Maria Mitchell Assn.

Dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art, or collect and examine phytoplankton. Program for adults & children ages 5+. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-register at MariaMitchell.org

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

Relax on a narrated tour of the inner harbor & enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour with Island Tours

A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in new air-conditioned buses. Learn about Nantucket’s history. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

2:45 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike. Tickets at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466

4 to 7 PM - Live Music at Cisco Brewers

Featuring Steely Dead at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise

Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

6:45 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot on this hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

7 PM - Comedy Festival - Boston vs New York Comedy Smackdown

Comedians from Boston and New York face off in the final event of the Nantucket Comedy Festival. Emmy Award Winner Bob Ley from ESPN will officiate & keep the game (relatively) clean as these comics swing for the fences. Tickets $125 at NantucketComedy.com. A Nantucket Comedy Festival event

7 PM - Rock of Ages by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

This big summer musical takes you back to the totally awesome time of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos, and sporting even bigger hair! Theatre Workshop production features hits of bands including Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, & more. Tickets at theatrenantucket.org

7 to 8 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab your favorite beverages & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

8 PM - Live Music at the Brotherhood

Live music up stairs in the Cisco Surf Bar at Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad Street. brotherhoodnantucket.com continued on page 42